Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Firstly, Xavier didn't know that his wife of two years could play the piano.

He bet on her, and he lost.

Secondly, at the Fulton Manor, he just wanted to have sex with her nothing more.

As for Sarah, the woman who had shattered her marriage, Lily hadn't yet confronted her directly.

The first time was when Sarah was called "Mrs. Fulton" in front of her.

The second time was when Lily watched as Sarah packed Xavier's personal clothes, taking her black stockings and lace bra from his bed.

In the face of these events, the repeated rejections for her interview seemed insignificant.

The thought of divorce still caused her pain, but she knew she had to take this path.

Two years of marriage couldn't just be erased, but long-term suffering was worse than short-term pain.

She understood all the reasoning, yet she couldn't let go, couldn't walk away as easily as Maryanne had suggested. She could not put on makeup, smile, and walk out of the courthouse with the divorce certificate. Lily hadn't slept the entire night. In the morning, she applied light makeup to cover her exhaustion and took her ID before heading out.

She arrived at the courthouse two hours early. It was still closed, but a young couple was waiting outside, excited and smiling as they chatted, their faces glowing with happiness.

Comparing herself to them, Lily felt lifeless and empty.

The cool autumn morning wrapped around her as two thick trees stood outside the office.

Their leaves, yellowing and falling, drifted to the ground-one landed on her shoulder, the other beside her white flats.

She stared blankly at the young couple, memories flooding back.

She remembered the day she had married Xavier how she had carefully prepared. She wore a beautiful gown, and her long hair was tied in a bun.

The marriage certificate had come so suddenly, and she hadn't been prepared. She wasn't sure if she could wear makeup for the photo, so she went without it.

The photo on her marriage certificate was of a fresh-faced, happy version of herself, leaning slightly toward Xavier.

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Her face radiated happiness, something that could be felt even through the camera lens.

For a long time, she had thought that the marriage certificate photo wasn't flattering. It was not ugly, but it was not her best look either.

always felt

looking back, she realized it didn't matter-it was

would soon fade into the

on, she

make sure of

her bag rang repeatedly, snapping her

find them wet, before answering the phone without

at the screen.

to help Hayden... He... He ran someone over! Your dad wants to find the best lawyer in Jadeford, but he's unavailable. You need to ask Xavier for help. He knows Mr. Siester, and Mr. Siester will give him some leeway..." Hazel's voice cracked with desperation, and

crying mixed with the noise of traffic outside, a grinding noise that felt

"What happened to Hayden?"

and hurry to the police station. The other party's lawyer is already there. You know Hayden's temper-if he says anything wrong, it could

Lily rushed to the side of the road and hailed an Uber, heading

divorce right now. Nothing mattered more than Hayden. He

things were tense. The company atmosphere was

people at the senior level, who dared not

the worst, constantly being scolded by Xavier for

daily report to Xavier,

the Wind project urgent?" Xavier's voice was icy, his

responded reflexively, "Of course,

could blink, the schedule

urgent, how come you still had time to go to the courthouse? How

should

Lily to submit, but instead, Lily was met with his

know when Lily had gotten

gritted his teeth, his

he wouldn't get involved in public disputes with her-he'd cave. Xavier was always able to predict situations. But today, he

to his jaw, deep in

then spoke again, "Actually, it's fine if we don't cancel the appointment,

panting. "Xavier, I need to talk to you." "How did you get in here?" Xavier's expression darkened immediately, but his furrowed brows softened slightly at

into Timothy's assistant downstairs," Lily

here to ask for his help, and she feared he wouldn't agree if she

floor. The first line clearly read, "9:00 AM, Divorce with

her-she had left

he still

voice was colder, a mocking smile tugging at his

Can you

but I found out on the way here that

but with Mr. Siester's help, we

wanted Hazel to handle the

caused a death, and as the offender's family,